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It's Monday, it's time for new Virtual Console games, and it's a pretty good lineup this week. Let's do this!

Kirby's Dream Course (SNES, 800 points or $8)

This game started as just another mini-golf title, but of course everyone realized that if you put Kirby in there, it would sell more. Kirby is the ball, you have to hit him at the enemies, and when you've hit all but one enemy, the last one becomes a hole. It's kind of a weird idea, but the graphics are bright and attractive and isometric for you 3D fans out there. This is a pretty solid game if you're into either Kirby or Putt-Putt, and all rational people should be into both.

Devil's Crush (TurboGrafx 16, 600 points or $6)

The sequel to the popular pinball title Alien Crush, and just as fun. This is more horror/fantasy than science fiction, and is a solid update to the original. Remember when pinball games were a genre that didn't live in the bargain bin? This game also came to the Genesis under the name Dragon's Fury, and you can see the differences between the two games at Sega-16.com. Interesting stuff.

Shining Force (Genesis, 800 points or $8)

Considered a classic by many gamers, this is a tactical RPG with a strong story, relatively simple mechanics, and some nice-looking graphics. This is a very welcome addition to the Virtual Console.

I have to say, this is one of the more impressive weekly updates to the Virtual Console in a while. Golf, pinball, and a tactical RPG? That's a pretty broad selection. Keep it coming!